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    Pho Cafe

    4.2 (302 reviews)
    InexpensiveVietnamese
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    PHO CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    The BEST pho in Wilmington
    Will R.

    To be honest, the past couple of visits haven't been as good as past dines. Placed an online order for delivery and when it got to me, some items were completely different - called them And they said they ran out of their steamed rice rolls and instead gave me......plain white rice. Head scratcher and I wish they could have reached out to tell me before hand. Dined in and got their BBH. From the initial look of it, I could tell it wasn't going to be as flavorful and not as good as past bowls. Definitely lacked the definite flavor of a BBH, no red tone, no spice or oil. Wasn't bad bowl of noodles, but not BBH by any means. Not sure if just different cooks/staff overall, but not the sure fire authentic viet spot as I remembered. Would still recommend this semi-hole in the wall over the "popular" Asian restaurant over there.

    Chewy Beef
    Chad-the-Supertaster S.

    Chef or cook is rude. The lady at cash register is friendly, she is the only thing good about the place. We went to sit down and the chef yelled "I am sitting there!" I felt like Forest Gump on the bus when everyone was saying "seat's taken." Nobody sat there the entire time we tried to eat. The beef pho hardly had any beef. There was 2.5 ounces at most and 1 ounce was very chewy. If you crave protein don't come here. The shrimp pho only had 3 pieces of shrimp(small to medium). There was hardly a basil, or hardly any sprouts relative to other pho restaurants. The broth was watered down. The taste was bland. They serve it in plastic bowl so you can get some PFAS with your hot soup. You bus your own table, and on a 37 degree day they kept it was very cold inside. I would steer clear of this place due to rude service, lack of protein in pho, bland broth, and unclean dinning area and bathroom.

    Fresh tasting pho! Love the authenticity and atmosphere! Great prices and kind staff. I would recommend everyday all day!

    Dumplings
    Zoe S.

    Coming from Atlanta, where small pho is at least $15 I was blown away by the price and to be honest was a bit skeptical. But I was pleasantly surprised! The inside is small but cute. You order at the counter and seat yourself. Our food came out super fast! The tables are well stocked with utensils and spices! We ordered spicy beef noodle soup, combination pho and pan fried dumplings. Both soups tastes great and hit the spot on a chilly night! Dumpling were very tasty too. I will definitely make this my go to spot on my frequent trips to Wilmington.

    Plain pho
    Bleu A.

    Amazing and super fresh food with homemade chilli oil on the table, love the vibe, staff is amazing and so sweet, and a great deal. I'm a college student and eat here once or twice a week

    Soggy bread coming off of the sandwich...
    Victoria H.

    I since moved away from Wilmington but continue to go to Pho Cafe when I make trips back. The food is so GOOD and leaves me feeling good too. Great prices too. Not sure if April, the lady who gave us terrible service is still there, but the food deserves 5 stars.

    Rare Beef Pho
    Cassandra B.

    Friendly counter service. Food was very good and authentic. Very small inside and you bus your own table. They do not take to go orders but you can get a container for left overs. Toppings could have been a little fresher but overall this was an enjoyable meal I would have again.

    Beef Pho

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    Loved the veggie pho and the passion fruit smoothie. Will definitely visit again for lunch.

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    Love this food. The staff are amazing and quick. The atmosphere puts off a positive vibe.

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    8 years ago

    Horrible attitudes/service. Food is not up to par. Pho Basil is far better and staff are always friendly. Will not be returning.

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    This is one of the better pho restaurants I've been to, the boba tea is so good. While the owner is a funny nice man

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    Loved it! Small place, but great food. Highly recommend. Quick and friendly service. Clean environment.

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    Place was Horrible , food was not as advertised, chicken wasn't portion right, no subway are used

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    (1.9k reviews)
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    Very interesting place. Not sure how I missed it in the past. The local salesman recommended I give…read moreit a try so I did. Huge parking lot that was already very full at 6pm. They do not take reservations so it is first come first serve. I waited maybe 5-10 minutes and was seated at a booth. I hate taking up a booth at a busy place when it is just me but that is where they seated me. Hostess was super sweet but spoke very low. Background noise and being hard of hearing that made for several repeats. We worked through it. Interior is very Asian. Some looks to be very old Asian. Not sure how many years this place has been here but it appears to be several. After reviewing the huge menu I discussed with my server going with something different and went with the nest after she explained it. Sounded different and it was. It is also huge. Lots of shrimp and scallops. And the veggies block out the noodles that are sopping up the juice below. I was unable To finish it all. Wow it was good. The place is super crowded and super busy. They definitely move folks through. Great food and dining experience.

    Hello friends, This…read moreplaces has been on my list for some time. Finding myself in Carolina Beach; we headed north to try this place out. We were told 1.5 hour wait. We took the trip so we waited......and waited......and waited x's 5. Finally seated at this point we would have jumped in the pond and ate one of those koi fish. The Food was fine. Nothing to write home about. Would've been 5x's better had it at least been warm. I believe there HAS to be better options around. However I think the ambiance, decorations, photo ops etc is what sells the place. No biggie. I would return. I checked it off my list.

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    Food: 4 to 5 stars as far as I'm concerned…read more Drink: the Sake was fantastic (sweet but not too sweet), the Cosmo was very good but the Riesling was a bit vinegary) Service: very attentive service. hostess to runner to waiter. Very polite, went above and beyond. Ambiance: I love the restaurant. Love the art everywhere. Most of it is for sale. Beautiful Asian art pieces encased throughout. Great photo ops when not too crowded. There's a bar with seating and seats are mixture of bench and chairs throughout for various comfort. The chairs are very roomy. Food was great. This is my second time eating here and everything was as good as the first time so it's CONSISTENT

    My wife and I recently visited Cafe Chinois and had a mixed but overall positive experience. I…read moreordered the Thai Chicken, and it was outstanding--well-balanced, flavorful, and exactly what I was hoping for. My wife ordered the Vietnamese Lemongrass Chili Chicken, but unfortunately it was extremely salty, even by my standards, and I tend to enjoy saltier foods. We also ordered two cocktails that came out much sweeter than expected. It left us wondering whether some additional tasting and quality control in both the kitchen and bar could help improve consistency. That said, our server, John, was excellent throughout the evening. He was attentive, professional, and genuinely cared about our experience. When we mentioned the issue with my wife's meal, managers Jack and David both checked on us personally and worked hard to make things right. Their involvement and concern did not go unnoticed and reflected a commitment to customer service. We've visited Cafe Chinois over the years and have noticed changes since the passing of the previous owner and the family's transition into running the restaurant. The menu has evolved, and the overall atmosphere feels a little different than it once did. During our visit, there was some trash on the floor that remained for a while, suggesting that attention to detail may not be quite where it used to be. Even so, the excellent service from John, Jack, and David, along with the quality of my entrée, showed that the restaurant still has a strong foundation. With a little more consistency in the kitchen and bar, Cafe Chinois can continue to be one of Wilmington's favorite dining spots.

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    Indochine Express

    Indochine Express

    4.0
    (64 reviews)
    6.6 mi

    This is my go to Indocine when in Wilmington. Brought my daughter here and we picked up lunch to…read moretake to a friends house as our NY Eve dinner. We called it in and the girl who took the order was very nice and helpful. When we picked up our food it was the same girl and she was sweet and made sure we were happy with our order. We got the Pad Koa Pao beef and Red Curry. Both were excellent. Picked up egg rolls this time and I am not a fan of egg rolls but these were very good. I have been here several times throughout the years but have forgotten to write a review. Every time I come here. I am very happy. Thanks for great service and food. 12/31/25

    Really disappointed with the management here. We had a customer come in who ordered a lot of food…read moreand was genuinely so sweet the whole time. She accidentally spilled her soup and immediately helped clean it up instead of just leaving a mess. She was very respectful through the entire situation. When she asked if she could get another one remade for free or at least discounted because it was an accident, the manager immediately had an attitude and basically told her it was her fault so she had to pay for another one. Just a reminder that accidents happen. The issue isn't even the soup at that point, it's the lack of understanding and customer service. I also want to give Alexis credit because she handled the situation with respect and kindness the entire time, rushed to help clean up, treated the customer well, and actually tried to help her out. Alexis handled the situation way better than management did. Despite it all, the food was delicious!

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    Cocktails on the back patio

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